What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Personal Care Aide position at Axcess Healthcare Services?
Do you love working with children? Do you strive to make a difference with children with special needs?
Then THIS is the JOB for you!
Then THIS is the JOB for you!
Who we are
Axcess is a home care provider that services children with special needs and disabilities across the state of South Carolina. We are contracted with Community Long Term Care and the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to provide care to children who qualify for aide services. We are hiring for multiple children across the state so please be sure to check all our listings.
What we do
Our goal is to provide compassionate care to children while giving parents piece of mind during your visit. One of the main tasks as a Children's Personal Care Aide is SUPERVISION. Each child is unique in the activities they need assistance with but may include:
~bathing~dressing~grooming~diaper changing~transferring~meal prep~feeding~school work~accompanying parents to appointments and therapies
As a Children's Personal Care Aide, you may also be required to assist with light housekeeping and laundry as well. This service is aimed to help the child and the parents/guardians.
What we are looking for
Job Title: Reliable Care Provider
Location: Awendaw, SC
Job Description:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated care provider for a 1-year-old female client with Down syndrome in Awendaw, SC. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing total assistance with daily activities and have a genuine love for working with children.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with diaper changes, bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Help with the client's laundry and dishes
- Provide constant supervision and care for the child throughout the day
- Assist with mobility and lifting as needed (lifting required)
Qualifications:
- Experience with children with special needs, especially Down syndrome, preferred
- Ability to lift and perform physical tasks as required
- Must be non-smoker and have a clean background
- Strong communication skills (Client is nonverbal, so non-verbal communication skills are important)
- Reliable, punctual, and dedicated to providing excellent care
- Must have a caring, patient, and nurturing demeanor
Schedule:
- 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 3-4 times per week (flexible, must be available during these hours)
Additional Information:
- No animals in the home
- Must be comfortable with providing care in a loving, supportive environment
If you are a dedicated, responsible caregiver and feel you would be a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
To be qualified as a Children's Personal Care Aide you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Pass a background (SLED) check
- Pass a drug test
- Be physically able to provide care to a child with special needs
- Have a valid drivers license and insured transportation
Axcess strives to maintain a positive work environment with telephone assistance from 8am until midnight 7 days a week for any issues that should arise.
Other benefits include:
- Weekly pay every FRIDAY by direct deposit. Debit cards available if needed.
- No out-of-pocket expenses for background check, DMV check, drug test, etc
- Electronic time management so no trips to an office to submit timesheets.
- In-person appointments just once a year for education and annual requirements. All other education is done via a mobile app.
- Insurance benefits after probationary period IF working more than 30 hours a week
